MUNSLOW.

Crown (Munslow, B4368, Near Craven Arms, Shropshire, SY7 9ET) (01584) 841205. Resembling a Little Pub Company establishment from the outside (all blue and white paint), this is actually a brew pub of distinction. Situated on the busy B4368 in the heart of Covedale, it can be a hazard to get from the carpark across the road sometimes. The Georgian exterior hides a Tudor interior with lots of beams and a low ceiling. A real fire also greets you on entrance. The 'L' shaped bar is small but the staff are efficient. There are many nooks and crannies to sit and hide in - very good for intimate meetings. There are usually two beers on both brewed on the premises in a SMALL room by the stone flagged floor drinking area. A mixture of furnishings abound but are usually round dark wooden tables and chairs. The 'eating' area (though you can eat anywhere) is up a small step. Food served here has many flavours, though Thai is a specialty. Prices rise to £7.95 for steak and there is a vegetarian choice (£5.50). Food is made to order so come early. Beers on at the time were Boy's Pale Ale and Munslow Ale (brewed on the premises) plus Bank's Bitter. More recently they have added more guest ales, click on the brewpub link below to find out. All were reasonably priced. Outside there is a drinking area , though it's close to the road and donkey in the garden! The bread oven by the fire is a particularly striking feature, as is the lack of music. Closed in the afternoons. The landlord - Vic - is happy to show you the brewery if it's quiet and let you hang out there and take in the smells. There was roumour of his selling up, but he scotched that when asked. Disabled access is OK, though toilets require a step or two. Accommodation here.
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